1. Environmental Challenges and Safeguard Needs
Dr. Wu Ning
Theme Leader, Ecosystem Services

2. Drivers of Mountain Changes
Any specific environmental, social, or economic change is driven by a network of interactions.

3. Influence of Drivers of Change

4. Challenges and Opportunities
Land use and land cover change (infrastructure, urban)
Overexploitation of natural resources (e.g. overgrazing, agricultural intensification, water, mining)
Climate change and weather extremes (flood, drought, mountain hazards)
Opportunities
Improved governance system, institutions and policies;
Green and innovative technology implementation;
Increased investment in environmental protection due to economic growth;
Better social services (education, health care); and
Enhanced human’s capacity and awareness.